As we reach the halfway point of the year, it’s the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on your fitness journey. Evaluating your progress is not just about numbers; it’s about recognizing the effort you’ve put in and the transformations that might be happening, even if they aren’t immediately visible. Measuring your fitness progress can provide valuable insights, helping you see if you’re on track or if adjustments are necessary to keep you moving toward your goals. Consider various indicators, such as physical changes, improvements in performance, and your overall sense of well-being. This holistic approach will illuminate how your body responds to your training. Stay committed, and remember that every step you take brings you closer to achieving your health and fitness aspirations!
Building strength is a journey that unfolds over time, and it’s not just about lifting heavier weights or doing more push-ups and pull-ups; it’s also about feeling stronger in your daily life, whether that’s tackling chores at home or excelling in your job. Growth comes from consistent effort and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. To help you achieve your fitness goals, we encourage you to methodically integrate intensity and frequency into your routines, utilizing effective training techniques that enhance muscular endurance (see link below for sample workout using training techniques) and cardiovascular fitness. (See Strategies For A Fitness Breakthrough at southernmuscleguide.com for several cardio workouts that will help increase your intensity.) As you progress on this journey, tracking your achievements through body fat tests and noticing how your clothes fit can provide tangible evidence of your hard work. Additionally, we promote the use of weekly accountability photos, which serve as a powerful reminder of your transformation. These images can reveal changes that may go unnoticed in the mirror, helping to keep your motivation high, especially on tougher days. Remember, personal growth comes from within.
These indicators are like your personal fitness GPS, offering valuable insights that will help you navigate your journey to success! By understanding where you’re at, you can make the necessary adjustments to your fitness plan, steering yourself towards the results you desire. Embrace these insights—they’re the stepping stones to your personal fitness triumphs! Keep pushing forward, and let’s crush those goals.
LEG/ GLUTE WORKOUT
3 x 15 – Leg Extensions – seated, machine, two legs, pauses (hold 5 counts at top of movement)
3 x 15 – Hamstring Curls – lying, machine, two legs, pauses (hold 5 counts at top of movement)
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3 x 3 – Squats – smith machine, medium stance, 5 reps regular pace + 1 rep super slow (8 counts up/ 8 count down) = 1 rep, do 3 reps
3 x 15 – Romanian Deadlifts – bar
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3 x 10 – Seated Leg Presses – wide stance, press through the heels
3 sets – Hip Thrust – machine, super 8’s (8 reps/ hold for 8 counts, 8 reps/ hold for 8 counts, 8 reps)
3 x 12 – Bulgarian Split Squats – dumbbells
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2 x 20 – Walking Lunges – dumbbells
2 X 20 – Outer Thigh Machine – 1-1/2’s
2 sets – Calf Raises – standing on platform, smith machine, R/L/Both – 10/10/10
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